<p>Robert Half is partnered with a top Minneapolis law firm searching for a 3-6 year Litigation Associate to join the firm's top tier construction litigation practice. You will work on complex and sophisticated legal matters for construction industry clients. Your practice will be an interesting and broad one running the gamut of issues Construction companies encounter, including: Construction Defect, Employment, Personal Injury, and Contracts Disputes.</p>
<p>Our client, a highly respected in-house legal team for a major corporation, is seeking a <strong>Real Estate Development Paralegal</strong> to join their team. This confidential search is for a key role supporting the legal and business teams responsible for the company's real estate and property development functions. The position is located in the <strong>southwest suburbs of the Twin Cities</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>You will be an integral part of the property development team, working directly with attorneys and business partners on all aspects of real estate and development. This is a hands-on role with a wide range of responsibilities, including:</p><ul><li><strong>Drafting and analyzing legal documents.</strong> This includes reviewing, revising, and analyzing a variety of contracts such as leases, letters of intent, purchase agreements, and easements. You'll also prepare first drafts of simpler agreements for attorney review.</li><li><strong>Managing real estate transactions from start to finish.</strong> You will be responsible for reviewing titles and surveys, drafting objection letters, preparing comprehensive closing checklists and documents, and coordinating with all parties to ensure efficient closings.</li><li><strong>Supporting property management and lease administration.</strong> You'll assist with joint venture agreements, property management agreements, and track critical dates and legal requirements.</li><li><strong>Handling licensing and regulatory matters.</strong> This includes analyzing real estate and broker license requirements for various business lines in new jurisdictions and tracking the status of licenses and permits.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A well-established intellectual property law firm, founded in 1995, is dedicated to providing exceptional service to innovators seeking to protect their ideas. The firm is seeking a highly qualified Patent Attorney with a background in electrical engineering to join their dynamic team of legal and technical professionals.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications for advanced electrical, software, and electro-mechanical technologies.</li><li>Perform freedom-to-operate and prior art searches.</li><li>Conduct patentability, validity, and infringement analyses, including preparing legal opinions.</li><li>Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and internal legal teams to transform technical innovations into strong legal protections.</li><li>Manage a sophisticated patent docket independently.</li><li>Handle additional responsibilities pertaining to client and administrative needs.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A well-established and growing intellectual property law firm, known for its commitment to protecting innovation, is seeking a skilled <strong>Patent Attorney</strong> with a <strong>Mechanical Engineering background</strong> to join their collaborative team. If you are passionate about working with cutting-edge technologies in mechanical and electro-mechanical systems while delivering exceptional client service, this role may be the perfect fit.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications for intricate mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.</li><li>Conduct patentability assessments, prior art searches, validity analyses, infringement analyses, and freedom-to-operate opinions.</li><li>Build and implement effective intellectual property strategies, including patent portfolio management and risk evaluations.</li><li>Collaborate closely with inventors, engineers, and legal colleagues to turn innovative concepts into high-quality patent applications.</li><li>Manage a sophisticated patent docket independently while meeting deadlines.</li><li>Conduct client consultations, provide legal insights, and undertake administrative duties as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a Well-Known Client and sourcing for a contract-to-hire Legal Administrative Assistant. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the transactional legal process. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide comprehensive administrative support for transactional legal matters, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and organizing agreements and related documents.</p><p>• Manage the filing process, ensuring all records are properly maintained and easily accessible.</p><p>• Coordinate the collection and confirmation of signatures for legal documents.</p><p>• Open and maintain files for transactional matters, ensuring all relevant information is documented.</p><p>• Locate and retrieve documents as needed to support legal operations.</p><p>• Perform general administrative tasks, such as scheduling, correspondence, and data entry.</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite to create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.</p><p>• Collaborate with legal team members to streamline processes and ensure compliance.</p><p>• Support corporate transactions by providing timely and organized assistance.</p>
<p>Robert Half is looking for a Securities Attorney to assist a Corporate Client with providing critical legal support to the Legal Department; and helping design and implement legal requirements for various advisory offerings and product launches. This is a long term, part-time contract opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with business partners to understand initiatives and evaluate their implications under the Advisers Act and related regulatory guidance.</p><p>• Offer expertise on federal securities laws, including Regulation Best Interest, the Investment Advisers Act, and applicable state securities regulations.</p><p>• Draft and communicate legal requirements and options for implementation, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed about upcoming changes and timelines.</p><p>• Update client-facing disclosures and agreements to ensure informed client consent.</p><p>• Revise account and service forms to align with changes in processes and requirements.</p><p>• Negotiate and amend master advisory agreements with third-party asset managers.</p><p>• Contribute to the development of marketing materials and internal communications to support new initiatives.</p><p>• Review and update policies, procedures, and operational guides to reflect regulatory and operational changes.</p><p>• Build and maintain strong relationships with key business partners to ensure smooth collaboration.</p>